I agree. I do enjoy driving too, but riding a motorbike is like living your best life. So good to hear you are still touring with your wife. I'm connecting with so many people that have loads of experience and loads of stories. Would be so good to hear more. Thanks for the subscription and taking the time to comment!

haha, yea, you would be knocking on heavens door if you drank too much of that stuff!

Thanks mate. It's quite funny the kind of things that bring joy when you're on a bike trip! Love the wingman, will be reviewing it this weekend on a trip to Snowdonia.

They are amazing bikes. That's early, and cold, to be out on the bike. Fair play!

That's very kind of you mate, much appreciated. Yea, the Thunderbird really is a tank of a bike. Not a hint of any issue for the whole trip - quite something for a bike that has done 35000 miles and is almost 30 yrs old. Impressive machine!

I tour on a 05 Tiger 955i, so electronic injection & ignition is all I got and all I want.

@@russcattell955i love those older Tigers. Bullet proof bikes.

Happy new Year to you too mate. It really was an amazing trip, would love to do it again via a different route. You should definitely do it. Nothing quite like those long hours enjoying the open road. Thanks!

That's right mate. It can be a challenge. The freedom is something else though isn't it? Your tour sounds amazing mate. What a great route.

That's a good idea. Are there biker cafes throughout Europe. I need to look that up for the return journey. Thanks!

Thanks. It's actually quite hard choosing the music!

Ah, that's good to hear Antony, glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for the comment and the positive vibes! Much appreciated.

Thanks. The bike really has impressed me. These things are built like tanks. Next to no plastic, everything is over engineered (making it a bit heavy) and very little in the way of electronics. Can all be stripped down with a small toolset from Halfords! It's the perfect bike for a ride like this. Can't wait to do it again.

Takk Maren. Begynner å savne turen allerede. Var en veldig spesiell tid og utrolig opplevelse. Tenkte ikke så mye på det der å da, men i etterkant ser jeg at det var veldig bra for meg. Har lyst å reise en gang til!

@@thebristolthunderbird Det forstår eg kjempe godt. Det såg utrolig kjekt ut 😍 Du får laga ein tradisjon og ta ein årlig tur, med forskjellige ruter 😃

That's a plan! @@marenkvia8567

Sure is! My little cough gave away the fact that I never drink it. Lovely welcome from the Croatians though.

Very true, it really is like a bug. Can't wait for the next trip. Haha, I'm working on the Bristolian!

Will you be doing a review of the Wingman tent- is it on the wipe board? (advantages / disadvantages).To be honest I'd never heard of it or seen one before.I use a Vango 250 Alpha tent which I think I picked up for £70 as it was a DoE scout recommendation with separate sleeping bag / pad. It does look big but of course it's a 3 in 1 .I rode down to Lyme Regis Sunday on B roads just for some Fudge and some mental well-being ...freezing but I learnt my lesson a few years back and invested in a heated jacket and grips - layers only last so long. Richard ( Honda 500 cbx)

@@richardfews2113 I am actually doing a proper review of the Wingman. Next weekend I'm away in Snowdonia, possibly taking the bike, but more likely to be travelling with some friends and their 4x4's. Either way the wingman is coming with me and it will get the cold weather test. Review will follow about a week later I'm thinking.

@@richardfews2113 definitely need some heated gear though! What are you using?

@@thebristolthunderbird I bought the Keis Jacket ( not vest) and it's great.I also bought their gloves ( shorties) .Whilst my mate loves his gloves (normal style) and wears them as his preferred glove I would recommend trying them on .I have short fingers and all designs are a bit long.Also it then becomes a bit fiddle to connect to the jacket if you are on your own ( could be me) but you do have a battery option which removes that but of course it more expense. On the other hand you can use them for other activities.If I'm on my own I prefer my Richa Gortex "crab / two fingered" gloves with my heated grips.Good luck in Snowdonia; I hope it's a bit warmer than this weeks weather !

Lived there for a couple of years before marrying a Norwegian 25 years ago! My Swedish is a bit rusty now - just Norwegian these days.

@@thebristolthunderbird I understand a little of Swedish & Norwegian. I'm Danish Swedish German French & Irish from me Moms side. Turkish Egyptian and even may have Greek from me Dads side 😀

Thanks, yes my name is Matt! Would so appreciate your feedback, the negative stuff too. It was not totally sure I would put together a KZfaq channel, don't have much experience with it at all. Getting a lot of views, comments and subs are going up daily, bit of a surprise. Anyway, would appreciate your feedback mate. Please send it over. Can DM me via instagram if you don't want to post it here.

@@thebristolthunderbird I don't do Twit or Insta etc. so no DM poss. You know the TV warnings in films and News clips... " waning: this contains flash photography" or words to that affect. Well your hi-speed parts of you riding through countryside have the same affect, as the flashing lights do for those people who need such warnings. So, my one and only neg. comment would be to slow down your fast speed insets, if only by a third..., that would make viewing much easier and allow us to see, and take in, a little more of what you are wanting to show us, in comfort..., even if it extends the length of the video. Anybody who enjoys watching and following your channel will not mind an extra 5 mins or so, quite the contrary. Otherwise I have nothing but admiration for your style and presentation of vlogging. I've now watched all your offerings on this channel and look forward to future instalments (as also the return journey?) Thanks for all so far. Carry on carrying on!

@@millinutz that's super helpful mate, really appreciate that. I've actually had other feedback saying much the same thing. Thanks so much for your input mate. Matt